2010 Peugeot RCZ · 5,370 MOT tests
2010 Peugeot RCZ reliability
2010 Peugeot RCZs fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 RCZ years (5,370 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot RCZs: 33%)
- 39.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot RCZs: 33%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 77,532
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,370
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9.5% of tests fail here (139% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Peugeot RCZ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.1%
- Suspension13.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.5%
- Body, chassis and structure8.7%
- Tyres6.2%
- Brakes6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.14%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.46%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 3.95%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.43%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.5%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.01%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.61%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.79%)
Is a 2010 Peugeot RCZ reliable?
2010 Peugeot RCZs fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 RCZ years (5,370 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Peugeot RCZ MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.14% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.46% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Peugeot RCZ have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Peugeot RCZ shows 77,532 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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